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Personality characteristics in MS patients: The role of avoidant personality

Amin Mohamadi1, Mahsa Davoodi-Makinejad1, Amirreza Azimi2

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|March 11, 2016
PubMed
Abstract

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Avoidant personality traits significantly predict lower quality of life (QOL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Addressing these personality characteristics and coping strategies is crucial for improving QOL in individuals with MS.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QOL).
  • Specific personality characteristics (PC) in MS patients are known to influence their QOL.
  • Understanding the interplay between PC, clinical factors, and QOL is essential for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of various personality characteristics (PC) on the quality of life (QOL) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • To identify predictors of QOL among MS patients, considering clinical factors such as physical disability and mental status.
  • To determine the specific impact of different personality traits on various components of QOL in MS.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 83 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients from two academic hospitals.
  • Data collection included assessments of Quality of Life (QOL), Personality Characteristics (PC), physical disability, and mental status.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to identify correlations and predictors of QOL.

Main Results:

  • A significant correlation was found between QOL scores and disease duration, cognitive impairment, and physical disability (p<0.001).
  • Obsessive-compulsive personality was the most prevalent PC (43.4%).
  • Avoidant personality demonstrated a significant negative correlation with all QOL components (Beta: 0.33, p<0.00) and emerged as a key predictor, alongside physical disability and mental status.

Conclusions:

  • Avoidant personality is a significant predictor of diminished QOL in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients.
  • Avoidant coping strategies are associated with poorer responses to stress in MS patients.
  • Psychological interventions targeting coping strategies are recommended to enhance QOL in MS patients.
Keywords:
Multiple sclerosisPersonality characteristicsQuality of life

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